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Technology Integration Assistance Offered

by JP

Dec 9, 2009

We, technology coordinators, have set up a Ning to support teachers who want ideas for integrating technology into the curriculum. We meet face to face monthly and check the Ning daily so if there is any technology related instructional support you need please post your question or request. If you have an idea that you’d like to brainstorm or dev...See More

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Cybrary Man A great addition to my Blogs/Nings page!

You provide a very valuable service and I hope teachers appreciate your service.

Dec 14, 2009

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JParham Thank you for posting the link to your site. The Ning is beginning to flourish and I thank you for your support.

On 12/14/09, Cybrary Man wrote: > A great addition to my Blogs/Nings page! > > You provide a very valuable service and I hope teachers > appreciate your service.

Jan 21, 2010

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Optical mouse is shorting out

by Trish

Dec 10, 2009

So I have worked in many labs and used all kinds of optical mice but this year in one of the labs the mouse keeps quitting and I think it's shorting out or something. Has this ever happened to anyone? My fix is to unplug the mouse and then plug it back in but I'm not sure what is causing the phenomenon, so I don't know how to avoid it. I'd apprecia...See More

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Justin M On 12/10/09, Trish wrote: > So I have worked in many labs and used all kinds of optical > mice but this year in one of the labs the mouse keeps > quitting and I think it's shorting out or something. Has > this ever happened to anyone? My fix is to unplug the mouse > and then plug it back in but I'm not sure what is causing > the p...See More

Dec 13, 2009

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need computer mouse advice

by artjam

Dec 14, 2009

The only computer we have is a laptop. I bought a couple of computer software programs for my toddler and I want to get him an external mouse because I think it will be way easier for him than the pad you use with your finger on the laptop. I have a gift certificate from amazon.com so I wanted to get it there... but I was overwhelmed by all of the ...See More

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CTJS Does your laptop have wireless capabilities? A wireless mouse is nice but you do need to change the batteries.

Are you sharing the mouse with your toddler or will the mouse be exclusively used by your toddler? I would get a small mouse since toddler's have small hands. You could get a mouse that is designed for a toddler or child or just g...See More

Dec 15, 2009

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East End Long Islander Besides getting a small mouse, I would get one that's corded -- I find the wireless mouse is great for ME, but kids tend to knock them to the floor (in my case, my CATS knock them to the floor) AND you have to remember to turn them on and off or the batteries die fairly quickly. I also found that most wireless mice require a plug-into a USB port wh...See More

Dec 19, 2009

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help

by yesenia

Dec 17, 2009

i need help with my test the question is why has judaism outlasted most other religions of ancient times

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windows 7 save to a file

by Bill Glass

Dec 17, 2009

I just purchased Windows 7, No tree to save to, I can save to documents but can't seem to be able to save a document to a file????

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Bob/VA I don't want to sound like a smart a$$ but have you tried reading the online help or the manual??

Oh..your document IS the "file" you want to save it to a folder.

On 12/17/09, Bill Glass wrote: > I just purchased Windows 7, No tree to save to, I can save > to documents but can't seem to be able to save a document > to a f...See More

Dec 19, 2009

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Connecting a Tablet Pc to a Smartboard

by Justin M

Dec 20, 2009

Hi there, I recently got a tablet pc and I was wondering if there was any way to the pc to the smartboard wirelessly so I could walk around the classroom and face the students and show them stuff on the tablet and it shows up on the smartboard? Thanks!

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Justin M On 12/21/09, The question might be wrote: > the specs on the tablet -- do they meet requirements for the > Smart sofware. > > I have my Smartboard hooked to my desktop PC, but I have a > wireless slate and wireless mouse so I can walk around the > room and still control the smartboard. >

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Dec 21, 2009

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PW There is actually a Bluetooth adapter made for the SMART Board that allows you to connect a computer wirelessly. (We have one set up in a conference room where the PC had to be too far from the board to connect via USB.) The adapter fits on the bottom of the SMART Board and a separate USB dongle goes into your tablet PC. (Because the board isn't ge...See More

Dec 22, 2009

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Community MX Open House

by Megan

Dec 22, 2009

FYI: From 12/21/2009 through 1/1/2009, Community MX will be celebrating the holiday season with an Open House! Every one of its over 3,000 articles and tutorials will be free to read. [link removed]

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smartboard in K-2 grades

by sagol

Dec 23, 2009

I am planning to use a smartboard in my K-2 lab and would like to hear some ideas for activities from my collegues.Thank you.

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East End Long Islander Aside from the specialized lessons you can use with the smartboard, just having it to replace a blackboard, whiteboard, and flipchart paper is a gem ... and you can teach your kiddies how to "write" on it in different colors to fill in daily charts, math and spelling problems, etc.

And you can use it to project movies, song lyrics, craft ...See More

Dec 24, 2009

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sagol there are a lot of info here, thank you so much. Right now I teach my kids different graphics programs like KidPix and TuxPaint and intro to Word,PP and Excel. Now I am thinking how I can use SB in the computer lab and connect my lesson plans with SB or create new lessons.

On 12/23/09, Dan Hoffman wrote: > On 12/23/09, sagol wrote: >...See More

Dec 24, 2009

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Help with technology! Getting new cell phone

by Daniel Hanson

Dec 27, 2009

Speaking of cell phones, I will be getting a new one the beginning of January. I was thinking about the iPhone or the Droid. (My family has Verizon.) I would love to have a cell phone that has a voice record application (which can record for a long length of time, not just a couple of minutes), can video record and can take digital pictures. It wou...See More

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Ryan in Las Vegas I think iPhone v. Droid is a question of personal preference. I have an iPhone and love it. I love the number of Apps that are available for it (some of which I use in my classroom). If you get an iPod Touch, you would have a voice recording app (if you plug in a headset with mic or a separate microphone. You will not have GPS. You will not have a ...See More

Dec 29, 2009

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New computer teacher

by Mia Fasano

Dec 29, 2009

Hello everyone!! I am taking a career change and just got a job as a computer teacher for kids from prek-8th grade. Ive never taught in the classroom before!! However I am good with computers but i was wondering anyone can give me some tips, maybe programs they use, classroom management tips, things i should be buying for the classroom, Etc. Pretty...See More

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MIa Thank you!! i am sure I will have a lot of questions for you when im done shadowing the teacher. But I am definitely taking your advice!! She is a great teacher so I don't think I will be changing a lot of things!! thanks again!!!

On 12/30/09, Jean Bullock wrote: > > A remote desktop application is an administration application that...See MoreThank you!! i am sure I will have a lot of questions for you when im done shadowing the teacher. But I am definitely taking your advice!! She is a great teacher so I don't think I will be changing a lot of things!! thanks again!!!

On 12/30/09, Jean Bullock wrote: > > A remote desktop application is an administration application that > lets you see and control what is going on with other computers. > Very helpful in classroom management and also when you need to > install applications and updates etc. > > Since you will be shadowing the teacher, you will find out more. > This is a mid-year change, so it may be a good idea to learn what > she has been doing and if her management and curriculum is OK, to > stick with it before making any big changes. You may want to jot > down the things you wonder about and have them ready to ask her > after she gives you the "tour." Also watch how she interacts with > the students and their response to her. My feeling is if it ain't > broke, don't fix it. The children will be experiencing enough > change with the previous teacher leaving. Younger students may > find it hard to adapt. (Unless of course everything is in really > bad shape.) > > Let us know if you are having any problems or question after the > shadowing. > > > > > > On 12/30/09, Mia Fasano wrote: >> Well thats the thing. I do not know that much about the job yet. >> I will be going in and shadowing the other teacher for a week >> and than i am on my own! I know they have 35 desktop computers >> and my class will be 45 mins to an hr long! i have each grade >> separately and my biggest class will have 32 students (but it >> does vary) WHat do you mean by a remote desktop application? I >> know the teacher has her own computer along with a smartboard >> (which ive never used) but the teacher said she will show me how >> to use it) I also only work Monday thru thursday and see the kids >> once a week..I also know they have microsoft office as well as >> publisher. But other than that im not sure of what programs they >> have. hopefully this helps out a little bit. thanks for >> getting back to me! >> >> On 12/29/09, Jean Bullock wrote: >>> Mia, please describe your lab set up. The kind of computers, >>> installed software, the lab set up (number of computers) etc, >>> how many kids you will have at a time. Especially look and >>> see if you have a remote desktop application on the teacher's >>> computer. Will you be teaching in public or private? If >>> private, secular or religious? How many days a week you have >>> the students and the length of the classes. The more we >>> know, the better we are able to help you. >>> >>> >>> On 12/29/09, Mia Fasano wrote: >>>> Hello everyone!! I am taking a career change and just got a >>>> job as a computer teacher for kids from prek-8th grade. Ive >>>> never taught in the classroom before!! However I am good >>>> with computers but i was wondering anyone can give me some >>>> tips, maybe programs they use, classroom management tips, >>>> things i should be buying for the classroom, Etc. Pretty >>>> much any information you can give me would be much >>>> appreciated. Thank you! >>>> >>>> Mia

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stacey heisey On 1/04/10, MIa wrote: > Thank you!! i am sure I will have a lot of questions for you when im > done shadowing the teacher. But I am definitely taking your advice!! > She is a great teacher so I don't think I will be changing a lot of > things!! thanks again!!! > > > > On 12/30/09, Jean Bullock wrote: >> >> A rem...See MoreOn 1/04/10, MIa wrote: > Thank you!! i am sure I will have a lot of questions for you when im > done shadowing the teacher. But I am definitely taking your advice!! > She is a great teacher so I don't think I will be changing a lot of > things!! thanks again!!! > > > > On 12/30/09, Jean Bullock wrote: >> >> A remote desktop application is an administration application that >> lets you see and control what is going on with other computers. >> Very helpful in classroom management and also when you need to >> install applications and updates etc. >> >> Since you will be shadowing the teacher, you will find out more. >> This is a mid-year change, so it may be a good idea to learn what >> she has been doing and if her management and curriculum is OK, to >> stick with it before making any big changes. You may want to jot >> down the things you wonder about and have them ready to ask her >> after she gives you the "tour." Also watch how she interacts with >> the students and their response to her. My feeling is if it ain't >> broke, don't fix it. The children will be experiencing enough >> change with the previous teacher leaving. Younger students may >> find it hard to adapt. (Unless of course everything is in really >> bad shape.) >> >> Let us know if you are having any problems or question after the >> shadowing. >> >> >> >> >> >> On 12/30/09, Mia Fasano wrote: >>> Well thats the thing. I do not know that much about the job yet. >>> I will be going in and shadowing the other teacher for a week >>> and than i am on my own! I know they have 35 desktop computers >>> and my class will be 45 mins to an hr long! i have each grade >>> separately and my biggest class will have 32 students (but it >>> does vary) WHat do you mean by a remote desktop application? I >>> know the teacher has her own computer along with a smartboard >>> (which ive never used) but the teacher said she will show me how >>> to use it) I also only work Monday thru thursday and see the kids >>> once a week..I also know they have microsoft office as well as >>> publisher. But other than that im not sure of what programs they >>> have. hopefully this helps out a little bit. thanks for >>> getting back to me! >>> >>> On 12/29/09, Jean Bullock wrote: >>>> Mia, please describe your lab set up. The kind of computers, >>>> installed software, the lab set up (number of computers) etc, >>>> how many kids you will have at a time. Especially look and >>>> see if you have a remote desktop application on the teacher's >>>> computer. Will you be teaching in public or private? If >>>> private, secular or religious? How many days a week you have >>>> the students and the length of the classes. The more we >>>> know, the better we are able to help you. >>>> >>>> >>>> On 12/29/09, Mia Fasano wrote: >>>>> Hello everyone!! I am taking a career change and just got a >>>>> job as a computer teacher for kids from prek-8th grade. Ive >>>>> never taught in the classroom before!! However I am good >>>>> with computers but i was wondering anyone can give me some >>>>> tips, maybe programs they use, classroom management tips, >>>>> things i should be buying for the classroom, Etc. Pretty >>>>> much any information you can give me would be much >>>>> appreciated. Thank you! >>>>> >>>>> Mia > Mia had to did you get a job like this since you never taught before? Did you get certified. I'm a pc tech and looking to make the move to the classroom...

Jan 6, 2010

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